Joel Embiid reveals the difference between Sixers and Raptors fans

Joel Embiid reveals the difference between Sixers and Raptors fans

With a Wednesday night date against the first-place Toronto Raptors looming, Joel Embiid was asked about the matchup. Specifically, the topic of the atmosphere in Toronto came up and Embiid gave an answer Philadelphia 76ers fans can certainly take pride in.

Joel Embiid on playing in Toronto: 'They got great fans. I love playing in Toronto. There's a lot of passionate fans – kind of like Philly. They're not as nasty as Philly fans are, but they got great fans. They support the team.' #Sixers#Raptors

While the All-Star center feels the Raptors fanbase is passionate, he admits they aren’t as nasty as Philly fans are.

Those familiar with the Philadelphia fanbase know this is certainly not a dig, as they have become known to be one of the most intimidating, diehard fanbases across every sport. From Eagles fans booing Santa Claus to a Flyers fan jumping into a penalty box to fight an opposing player, Philly’s well-earned reputation has become a point of pride, and that’s just the way Embiid likes it.